| A | B |
|---|
| coalition government | temporary joining of political parties |
| compromise | an agreement in which each side gives up some of its demands |
| Confederation | the federal union of British North American colonies. The members would retain some power over their own affairs and turn some powers over to a central government |
| effigy | an imitation, made of cloth, of a person who is disliked |
| federal union | a political union in which the members have certain powers over their own affairs, and certain pwers over their own affairs, and certain powers are turned over to a central government |
| free trade | trade between countries where taxes or tariffs are not involved |
| intercolonial railway | a railway that joins the various colonies |
| La Survivance | cultural survival, especially the French language and culture, and the Roman Catholic religion |
| lobby | represent a special interest to the government. A lobbuist tries to get lawmakers to introduce or vote for measures favourable to the lobbyist's special interest |
| mercenary | doing something where money is the main reason for doing it; eg: a solidier serving for pay in a foreign army |
| provincial rights | the powers maintained by the provincial governments, usually involving cultural, social, and local issues |
| rep by pop | The number of elected members of a Legislative Assembly is based on the number of voters(based on population). Every individual has a voice in government, but only a small group actually makes the decisions. |
| resolutions | a list of guidelines or rules that are to be followed as a basis for ruling a group of people |
| subsidy | a grant or contribution of money |
| tariff | a tax on money paid to the government of a country when products are brought into a country |
| BNA Act | This created the Dominian of Canada in 1867 which stated the powers of the provincial and federal governments, outlined the way in which the government is structured, and guaranteed protection for minority groups. |
